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Four people killed in A1 accident Four people killed in A1 accident
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Two adults and two children have been killed in an accident on the A1 trunk road in North Yorkshire.Two adults and two children have been killed in an accident on the A1 trunk road in North Yorkshire.
Five other people have also been injured in the crash which happened on Saturday morning close to the village of Kirby Fleetham. Five other people have also been injured in the crash which happened on Saturday morning close to the village of Kirkby Fleetham.
Both carriageways of the A1 have been closed as emergency services attend the scene between the A66 cross-country route junction and Leeming Bar.Both carriageways of the A1 have been closed as emergency services attend the scene between the A66 cross-country route junction and Leeming Bar.
Police said a Citroen Saxo car and a Ford Transit van were involved.Police said a Citroen Saxo car and a Ford Transit van were involved.
Inspector Nigel Slater, of North Yorkshire Police, said the road would remain closed as investigations continue.Inspector Nigel Slater, of North Yorkshire Police, said the road would remain closed as investigations continue.
Officers want to hear from witnesses who saw the vehicles, which were both travelling on the southbound carriageway.Officers want to hear from witnesses who saw the vehicles, which were both travelling on the southbound carriageway.